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In this Nov. 5, 2020 file photo, The Supreme Court is seen in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Courts & Law

Biden getting 1st shot at making mark on federal judiciary

President Joe Biden has two seats to fill on the influential appeals court in the nation's capital that regularly feeds judges to the Supreme Court.

5 hours ago

John Dougherty exits federal court
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Feds arrest labor leader John Dougherty on new extortion charges

The Philly union leader, known as Johnny Doc, is accused of threatening his nephew’s boss.

3 days ago

Carlos Vega stands on the sidewalk
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With 35 years of experience, Carlos Vega wants to be Phllly’s next district attorney

The Spanish-speaking, FOP-backed homicide prosecutor is running to unseat Larry Krasner.

3 days ago

John Hansberry operates an extractor at Philadelphia's ballot counting center
Courts & Law

Supreme Court could put new limits on voting rights lawsuits

The SCOTUS consideration comes as GOP officials have proposed more than 150 measures to restrict voting access that would disproportionately affect Black and Hispanic voters.

6 days ago

Merrick Garland, President Biden's nominee for U.S. attorney general, speaks in Wilmington, Del., on Jan. 7. (Susan Walsh/AP)
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Merrick Garland Heads For Confirmation Hearing, 5 Years After He Was Denied A Vote

Most people know Judge Merrick Garland for what didn't happen to him. Five years ago, the Senate never acted on his nomination to the Supreme Court.

2 weeks ago

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Democratic congressman sues Trump over role in deadly Capitol riot

The Washington federal court lawsuit is part of an expected wave of litigation over the riot and is believed to be the first filed by a member of Congress.

3 weeks ago

In this image from video, the final vote total of 57-43, to acquit former President Donald Trump of the impeachment charge, incitement of insurrection, in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (Senate Television via AP)
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Politics & Policy

Trump’s second Senate impeachment trial wraps-up

Today we'll look at the second set of impeachment proceedings against President Trump and its implications with Julian Zelizer and Claire Finkelstein.

Air Date: February 16, 2021 10:00 am

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Lead House impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., with impeachment managers Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., right, speaks to members of the media
Politics & Policy

Support grows for Capitol riot inquiry after Trump acquittal

The Senate verdict Saturday hardly put to rest the debate about the Republican former president’s culpability for the Jan. 6 assault.

3 weeks ago

An American Flag flies at half staff at the U.S. Capitol
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Democrats make their case for impeaching Trump

On day two of the impeachment trial of President Trump f House Democrats laid out their arguments why Trump should be found guilty of inciting the riot at Capitol Hill.

Air Date: February 11, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 49:41
Security video shows pro-Trump insurrectionists storm the Capitol
Politics & Policy

Rioters acting on Trump’s ‘orders,’ Democrats say in trial

Lawmakers prosecuting the case aim to prove that Trump bears singular responsibility for the siege.

3 weeks ago

A video screengrab shows Vice President Mike Pence being evacuated as rioters breach the Capitol
Politics & Policy

Police beg for help, senators flee in Trump trial video

Trump is charged with inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection after encouraging a crowd to “fight like hell” over his defeated election.

3 weeks ago

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President in Washington. Arguments begin Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the impeachment trial of Donald Trump on allegations that he incited the violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Impeachment trial preview

On day one of the second impeachment trial of former President Trump, we discuss the proceedings and the legal arguments on both sides.

Air Date: February 9, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 49:29
Acting Sergeant at Arms Timothy Blodgett leads impeachment managers through Statuary Hall to the Senate for the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Washington. (Win McNamee/Pool via AP)
Politics & Policy

Senate agrees to hear Trump case, rejecting GOP arguments

Trump is charged by the House with inciting the violent mob attack on the U.S. Capitol to overturn the election.

4 weeks ago

Rep. Madeleine Dean (left) and Bruce Castor (Matt Slocum and Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Trump impeachment trial makes Montco ‘center of the universe’ as Dean battles Castor

Rep. Madeleine Dean, an impeachment manager, is considered a rising Democratic star. Bruce Castor, a former DA and county commissioner, will defend Trump.

4 weeks ago

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Officers at the Cumberland County Prison walk the halls
Politics & Policy

Big challenge: Biden is pressed to end federal death penalty

Joe Biden is the first sitting president to openly oppose the death penalty. Here's a look at the steps Biden could take and the challenges he would face.

4 weeks ago

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